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February 7, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Hearing. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license application
To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license application.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license application. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Selectman Horgan said he did have a concern that events could go to midnight. He said with the music normally stopping around 11, he would like to change the entertainment hours to only go until 11 p.m. since it was in the middle of a residential area. Selectman Forest briefly asked about the money generated from events, and Ms. Kane said that it went to the Town's general fund. She told the Board what the rental fees were for the rooms, stated that the rental was responsible for cleanup, and that there was a $250 security deposit. Ms. Kane said that Ms. Bohane was currently in charge of those arrangements. AMENDED MOTION: To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license application, subject to the conditions that are imposed by other Town boards, including Fire, Health, and Building, with the hours from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Hearing. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Grant the All Alcohol Restaurant License
To grant the All Alcohol Restaurant License.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the All Alcohol Restaurant License. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Engineering Project Manager position, subject to funding
To approve the Engineering Project Manager position, subject to funding.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Engineering Project Manager position, subject to funding. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the DPW Mechanic position, subject to funding
To approve the DPW Mechanic position, subject to funding.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the DPW Mechanic position, subject to funding. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the Local Building Inspector position, subject to funding
To approve the Local Building Inspector position, subject to funding.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Local Building Inspector position, subject to funding. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the four Firefighter/Paramedic positions
To approve the four Firefighter/Paramedic positions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the four Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the new Communications Manager position
To approve the new Communications Manager position.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the new Communications Manager position. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Endorse the appointment of Ann Marie Ellis to the position of Collector/Treasurer for the Town of Yarmouth
To endorse the appointment of Ann Marie Ellis to the position of Collector/Treasurer for the Town of Yarmouth.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the appointment of Ann Marie Ellis to the position of Collector/Treasurer for the Town of Yarmouth. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Authorize the submission of the letter, as presented in the packet tonight from the Town Administrator on behalf of the Board to the Housing Authority, requesting a public forum on the development...
That the Board authorize the submission of the letter, as presented in the packet tonight from the Town Administrator on behalf of the Board to the Housing Authority, requesting a public forum on the development of the Forest Road site.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board authorize the submission of the letter, as presented in the packet tonight from the Town Administrator on behalf of the Board to the Housing Authority, requesting a public forum on the development of the Forest Road site. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Accept the resignation of Ken Smith from the Community and Economic Development Committee
To accept the resignation of Ken Smith from the Community and Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Ken Smith from the Community and Economic Development Committee. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee
To appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through February 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through February 20, 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee
To appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through February 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through February 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)
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